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There are many ways your knees and hips can become damaged, from ageing, overuse injury or trauma. 

Common conditions that can affect your hips and knee:

  1. Arthritis of the hip and knee. The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint pain, mobility issues and stiffness in the joint
  2. Knee ACL tear. If you are struggling to bare weight, have swelling, severe pain and ‘popping’ in the knee, then you may have a ruptured ACL.
  3. Fractures of the hip and knee. You might have pain and swelling along with difficulty moving the hip or knee.
  4. Knee meniscus tear. Symptoms of a damaged or torn meniscus are knee pain, swelling, and difficulty extending or bending the knee.

To protect your joints it is ideal to maintain a healthy weight to reduce pressure, as well as eating anti-inflammatory foods such as whole grains, nuts, and fresh fruit and vegetables.

If you are struggling with knee pain or hip pain which is preventing you from going on walks, gardening and generally affecting your daily life, get in touch with us to see how we can help you.

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.


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Bursitis is when the bursa, small fluid filled sacks that cushion the joint to help reduce friction, become inflamed and painful.

Symptoms of hip bursitis

  • Painful hip
  • Tender and achy hip
  • Swelling around the hip
  • Redness around the hip
  • The hip might be more painful when you put pressure on it

Treating hip bursitis

Painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication can help to reduce the swelling, along with resting and avoiding putting pressure on the hip joint.

Usually, you might be given a course of antibiotics if the bursitis is caused by an infection or steroid injections to help reduce the swelling. If the bursitis is severe then the bursa may need to be drained or surgically removed.

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.


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Welcome to the Midland Hip and Knee Clinic based at Spire Parkway in Solihull, Spire Little Aston in Sutton Coldfield and Spire South Bank in Worcester. We offer Self-funding and Private Insurance payment options.

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